Warranty on alternative parts
Summary of warranties on alternative part types.
Warranty
The warranty on an alternative part depends upon the type of part utilized.
The warranty for each type of part is presented in the table.
| Type of part | Warranty |
|---|---|
| Aftermarket | Lifetime warranty for as long as the original owner owns the vehicle. |
| Alloy wheel | Lifetime warranty for as long as the original owner owns the vehicle. This applies to the following:
Note: The refinish application has a warranty of one year.
|
| Exchange part | Lifetime warranty for as long as the original owner owns the vehicle. This applies to the following:
|
| Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) surplus | one year. |
| radiators and air conditioning parts | Lifetime warranty for as long as the original owner owns the vehicle. |
General limit of warranty
The parts supplier is not responsible for failure due to- improper installation
- accident
- misuse
- abuse, or
- improper maintenance.
Additional limits to warranty
The following specific limits apply over and above general warranty limits:| Type of part | The parts supplier is not responsible for failure due to ... |
|---|---|
| Alloy wheel repair | wheel weights. |
| Exchange parts |
|
Failure during warranty period
Where a failure occurs to a part within the applicable warranty period, the parts supplier must- replace the part, or
- refund the purchase price of that part to the repair facility that
- purchased the part, or
- replaced the defective part
- freight, and
- all reasonable labour charges for removal and replacement, and where applicable, refinishing.